GREAT FALLS, S.C. -- Howard Jefferson Cousar, 90, of Great Falls, S.C., passed away March 17, 2018, at Spring Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, S.C. with his children by his bedside.

Howard was born to Harmon and Sallie (Carter) Cousar on March 9, 1928, in Winnsboro, S.C. Howard was proceeded in death by his parents; three siblings; his wife, Alpha Jean Cousar; and son, Edward Jefferson Cousar.

He is survived by his sons, Robert Watkins and Daniel Cousar, of Baldwin; daughters, Donna Holmes, of Grand Rapids, and Pecola Cousar, of The Bronx, N.Y.; as well as grandchildren, nephews and nieces. A memorial service took place on March 21, 2018, in his hometown of Great Falls, S.C.